Lectors participate in the Liturgy of the Word by proclaiming the Word of God at the Mass in a reverent manner.

Responsibilities include:

  • Reading the announcements before Mass;
  • Prayerfully reviewing the readings prior to the Saturday/Sunday/Holy Day Liturgy;
  • Rearing the announcements before Mas;s
  • Being part of the entrance procession;
  • Carrying the Book of the Gospels if a deacon is not present;
  • Proclaiming the first and second readings during the Liturgy of the Word, and reading the petitions if a deacon is not present;
  • One lector is assigned for each reading in the scheduled Mass, when possible.

Any Catholic who has been confirmed may be commissioned to be a lector at Masses. High school students are encouraged to participate. A training session is required. If you are interested, please complete and submit the interest form below:     

                                                                                       

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